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The Voices of Survivorship > Brain

Jeanette Palmer, 19, of New York, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 1995. A doctor has said of Jeanette that even at a very young age, when faced with many difficult challenges, she successfully overcame them with a courage and strength that reached far beyond her years. Read Jeanette's story...

Kiel McCarville from Phoenix, Arizona, was diagnosed with brain cancer when he was 16 years old. It was written of him: “Overall, to describe him in one word, it would be passionate...he gives his all. He is the ultimate survivor...and he is a hero.” Read Kiel's story...

James Hill is 20 years old and from New York City. He was diagnosed with brain cancer at age 6 which left him with learning difficulties. He and his three sisters have all struggled to get their educations and have all worked together to support each other. In his essay he wrote "don’t allow yourself to think you’ll never go to college. You will watch your sisters go and will secretly wonder if you will ever be able to go. The answer is yes, but the journey...will not be easy." Read James' story...

Lauren Matthews is 19 and from San Antonio Texas. She has been diagnosed with malignant brain tumors three times. She hopes to continue her education at San Antonio College. One of her Dr.s wrote about Lauren that "her smile and determination in the face of her own difficulties help others to cope with their own problems. Her tenacity and perseverance are awesome." Read Lauren's story...